Review Vacancy
AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $35856 to $44480 Annually
Duties Description The Cleaner will carry out various cleaning tasks in designated areas. Responsibilities include collecting and disposing of trash and recycling according to cleaning schedules, cleaning or removing hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills, and placing such items in appropriate receptacles while following proper cleaning procedures. The Cleaner will prepare cleaning carts based on assigned tasks and mix cleaning solutions according to manufacturer directions. They will wash floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning tools. Additionally, the Cleaner will be responsible for vacuuming, waxing floors, and shampooing carpets with manual or mechanical equipment. They will scrub and clean showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents. The Cleaner will also use ladders and other equipment to replace light bulbs and dust or wash light fixtures and high areas like ceilings. Wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment will be polished as needed. The Cleaner will monitor supplies and equipment, informing the supervisor of supply levels, equipment issues, and maintenance needs observed during cleaning. This role includes replacing, cleaning, and/or hanging fixtures and decorative items such as curtains, blinds, and pictures. The position may involve moving and arranging furniture and equipment for cleaning purposes or in preparation for meetings and events. It may also require adherence to specific disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards; removing snow and salt from walkways; cleaning sidewalks, drives, and grounds; mowing lawns with various equipment; performing routine laundry tasks; and changing bed linens.
Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience cleaning in a long-term care geriatric setting.
Additional Comments Two permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointments.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.
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Name NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
Email Address oxfordhr@nysvets.org
Address
Street NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to oxfordhr@nysvets.org, with Cleaner/63025,63029 included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830, or by fax to (607) - 843 - 3236. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.